Troubleshooting Problems Opening TSQ Files
Common Problems Opening TSQ Files
Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator Not Present
When you double-click your TSQ file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your TSQ with Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: When another TSQ application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.
Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator is Out-of-Date
It is possible that your version of Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator isn't able to open your ODBC Script File file due to incompatibility. Installing the latest version of Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. This issue mainly occurs when your ODBC Script File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator than you have on your PC.
Tip: Right-clicking on your TSQ, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.
Summary: Not having the right Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator version on your computer can cause problems opening TSQ files.
Additional TSQ Opening Issues
You can still experience errors opening TSQ files even with the latest version of Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator installed on your PC. Other TSQ opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Other contributing causes:
- Windows Registry TSQ file paths that are incorrect
- The TSQ file description within the Windows Registry was removed
- Partial installation of Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator that did not fully complete
- Your TSQ can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
- Past or present virus infection has affected your TSQ
- TSQ-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
- Windows cannot load your ODBC Script File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)
Quiz: Which file extension is an archive file?
That's Correct!
A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.
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A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.